USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Morrison Foester has a recognized and well-regarded government investigations team and is noted for its bench of FCPA experts and experience in handling complex international cases. With a deep bench of former prosecutors, the practice also has notable expertise in leading investigations into securities, antitrust and economic sanctions violations.
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Morrison Foerster advised McKinsey & Company on a multi-year investigation by the DOJ, FBI and FDA into the company's work for opioid manufacturers.
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Morrison & Foerster attorneys are highly knowledgeable in a variety of government facing regulatory and enforcement areas.
Morrison Foerster's white-collar team has deep expertise within the US government and its inner workings.
Morrison & Foerster has the capacity to successfully manage numerous large-scale, high-priority matters.
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Charles Duross is the global co-chair of the investigations and white-collar defense practice at Morrison Foerster. He is an experienced white-collar crime lawyer capable of defending and guiding clients through government enforcement actions and internal investigations. He is particularly noted for his FCPA credentials.
Chuck is amazing, he is very pragmatic, really good at engaging with the government and comfortable in the boxing ring with his gloves on. He really advocates for the client in a way that is so impressive
Chuck is someone who corporations rely upon to bring them out of harm's way.
Charles is incredibly smart, practical and personable as well as accessible.
James Koukios is co-chair of the global anti-corruption and white-collar defense group at Morrison Foerster. He possesses deep trial experience, having formerly served as federal prosecutor. He assists individuals and companies with internal investigations and government enforcement actions.
Koukios has the skill, temperament and judgement to lead a company in any investigation, particularly when you have more hostile situation.
James is one of the most knowledgeable, experienced and responsible people to talk to in this field.
Brandon Van Grack is a widely recognized attorney with experience in white-collar crime and government investigations. His practice focuses on matters relating to export controls and sanctions, foreign investment and cyber incidents.
Brandon is the person you want on your side for complex government and national security matters.
Katherine Driscoll is part of Morrison Foerster's investigations and white-collar defense practice group, where she is able to leverage her experience as a federal prosecutor for her clients. She is sought after for her expertise in enforcement and investigations proceedings.
Kate handled such a thorny and complex matter, she was sophisticated in her approach.
Katherine is very good at thinking about client friendly solutions. She is able to get us where we need to be and is a creative and flexible thinker.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: California
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